Aptosimum albomarginatum
Marloth & Engl.
Koegab
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAptosimum albomarginatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae.
Description
A herb or small shrub. It is erect and spiny. It grows up to 60 cm high. The stems are woody and pale brown. The leaves are narrow and sword shaped with a spiny tip. They are white with thickened edges to the leaf. The flowers are pale blue and tube shaped. They are produced in the axils of the leaves. The fruit are oval capsules 6 mm long.
Edible Uses
The leaves are used to make a tea-like drink with a gingery taste. The roots are used as flavouring and to make a coffee substitute.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used to make a tea like drink. It has a gingery taste. The roots are used as flavouring and to make a coffee substitute.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in hot arid places with a marked dry season. It grows in well drained sandy or loamy soil. It grows between 760-1,800 m above sea level. It can grow in arid places.
Where It Grows
Africa, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa,
Also Known As
Glloreba, Guxab
References (2)
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (1999). Survey of Economic Plants for Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (SEPASAL) database. Published on the Internet; http://www.rbgkew.org.uk/ceb/sepasal/internet [Accessed 11th June 2011]
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
